Album: The Pretender by Jackson Browne (1976)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Gritty
Format: Album

Description: The Pretender is the fourth album by American singer/songwriter Jackson Browne, released in 1976. It peaked at #5 on Billboard's album chart.

Artist Background: Clyde Jackson Browne (born October 9, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter and musician who has sold over 18 million albums in the United States alone. Coming to prominence in the 1970s, Browne has written and recorded songs such as "These Days", "The Pretender", "Running On Empty", "Lawyers in Love", "Doctor My Eyes", "Take It Easy", "For a Rocker", and "Somebody's Baby". In 2004, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, as well as bestowed an Honorary Doctor... Part of the Heidelberg, Germany music scene. Associated with Guitarist movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: James Taylor, Van Morrison, Crosby & Nash, John Mellencamp

Music Scene: Part of the Heidelberg, Germany music scene. Associated with Guitarist movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Gritty, 1970s, Album

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 1 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


The Pretender is the fourth album by American singer/songwriter Jackson Browne, released in 1976. It peaked at #5 on Billboard's album chart.

The Pretender

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